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"Alexander! Wake up!" A distant voice which kept getting louder as I come back to the land of living wakes me up. Opening my eyes, I rub them to get rid of any traces of sleep. My eyes adjust to a certain red head leaning over me.

"Well, hello, beautiful." I grin up to her and her scowl deepens. Placing her hands on her hips, she stood next to the edge of the bed, shaking her head at me.

"Come on, get up! Meet me in the arena in 10 minutes." She says, leaving me to stare at her retreating back. So lost in my mate's beauty it took me some while to register her words. Getting up in a hurry, smiling to myself, I started to get ready.

Smiling to myself, shaking my head at Alec, I made my way to the arena. Wearing my fight clothes, my hair closed in a ponytail, I couldn't help the excitement bubbling inside me. As much I love these fighting, training my whole life so I could become Commander, I knew Alec was a King for a reason. He must be exceptional in battles to never have lost one. Even the thought of fighting against him, gave me butterflies for no reason. Sure, I love light-hearted romance, but nothing beats mates in a battle ring. Being at each other's throat yet knowing the other person would never harm you.

I'm weird, I get it.

"Hello, there Luna! Must I say you look exceptionally pretty today." Jack's voice broke my reverie, and I grinned up to him.

"Why, thank you kind sir. It's the pre-fight glow, you know." I said bowing down and Jackson laughed. I looked around me, the pack gathered around the ring, the whole area buzzing with excited energy. I had woken up early and with the help of Jack, managed to get the pack present as audience. It helped that they all were already in the training area as usual.

I felt Alec's presence before I saw him. He nodded at people's greeting as he passed him and came to stand beside. Looking around for few moments, he turned to me,

"So, what's happening?" At his question both Jack and I looked at him with our jaws on the ground.

"Seriously, man? Your fight with Cassie. That's what's happening." Jack gave him his best disapproving look and turned to walk away from us. I pursued my lips to stop myself from smiling.

"Sometimes I wonder why I haven't killed him yet," Alec sighed.

"Don't you dare, he's amazing." I laugh. I can't wait until Jack to meet his mate. The way he lights up even the worst of places, I know he'll keep her beyond happy.

Before Alec could respond Jack went ahead to stand in the ring gathering people around to make the opening announcement.

"Alright guys, listen up! What you all are going to witness today is a historical moment. So, get ready to watch an intense, serious, awe-worthy fight. Introducing our first contestant, She's brave, she's fierce, she'll stab you in the throat, CASSANDRA PRIMROSE!-"

Barely containing my laughter, I waved at the people cheering and made my way to the ring. Entering it, I stood to Jack's right side. He cheered for me before continuing,

"And opposing our amazing Luna is..... Alexander Knight." He rolled is eyes as he said it and the crowd laughed. Alec entered the ring, muttered 'asshole' to Jack, then proceeded to stand on his left side.

"Well you all know the rules! Let the games begin!" Shouting the last sentence he made a dash out of the ring.

"We're not in the hunger games, you doofus." Alec grunted and I stood my protective stance.

Alright, let's see. I could never win if I take the offensive, so defensive it is. Circulating slowly around each other, Alec winked at me. He was trying to draw me in, so I would initiate the fight.

'Well, we know he wouldn't hurt us. But to win I'm not, not going to hurt him.' Lia shaking her fur, gets ready to take control.

'Alright, Lia. Remember the advice?'

'Show 'em who's boss? Heck yeah.'

I look at Alec, giving him my most innocent look...

'Attack!!' Lia's words are the last thing I hear before pouncing on my mate.